An interesting article on Deeper problems lie behind jobless youth in the Financial Times, here’s some snippets: Youth unemployment is a problem which, while not as severe as the headline rate implies, encompasses some intractable difficulties. The 1.02m figure is a record but comparable data go back only to 1992. It was worse in the 1980s and more … Continue reading »
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Why are young people still staying away from church?
The Barna Group and David Kinnaman continue to share findings from their five-year project surveying young people and young adults on their reasons for disconnecting from the Church. In particular, the study looked at those youth who had been active in church but are no longer. The focus is on American participants but there are many correlations to the situation … Continue reading »
The future impact of American culture on missional youth work context in the UK
Richard Passmore , is often described as one of the leading thinkers around missional youth work, he spent several years teaching on a BA (Hons) in Youth and Community Work and Applied theology. He has written two key books ‘Meet Them Where They’re At ’ and ‘Off The Beaten Track’, exploring mission and youth work, authored … Continue reading »
The Nativity DVD
Finally the Bible Society is taking pre-orders for The Nativity DVD: The BBC’s popular four-part drama series introduces the compelling story of the nativity brought to you in a fresh and contemporary way. Writer Tony Jordan transforms a classic tale with familiar characters into a gripping human drama with an all-star cast. With a special licence to allow schools and … Continue reading »
When God saves a gangster – Lecrae’s Testimony
I love this testimony of how God saved rap artist Lecrae:
Books I have read: Storylines
People are concerned over biblical literacy today. Even among those who are trying to follow God, there are thousands of especially young people who don’t know how to read the Bible. They don’t know where to begin, they don’t understand what’s in it and they are intimidated by it. Mike Pilavachi and Andy Croft in … Continue reading »
Gruelling tattoo removal for reformed skinhead
An amazing story:
Generational Conflict in Ministry
Don Carson’s editorial in the new issue of Themelios is well worth a read. He gives some great tips on how to limit generational conflict in ministry: 1. Listen to criticism in a non-defensive way. 2. Be prepared to ask the question, “What are we doing in our church, especially in our public meetings, that … Continue reading »
Books I have read: Stop the Traffik: People shouldn’t be bought and sold
Stop the Traffik: People shouldn’t be bought and sold: The Crime That Shames Us All by Steve Chalke is not a pleasant read but a necessary one. It is a heartbreaking expose of the growing industry of slavery around the world. Chalke is an expert on human trafficking, and Cherie Blair is the wife of former British … Continue reading »
Youth Culture Links
Some useful blog posts and news articles for those interested in youth culture: Facebook is expanding yet again: as part of its ongoing effort to stay ahead of Google+. This time, the site will unveil “read,” “listen,” “watch,” and “want” buttons on the wall along with the “like” button. We imagine Millennials will “like” these … Continue reading »
